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The shield that lifted Árpád silenced Álmos for a dynasty
A father left at the forest edge while his son was lifted on a shield into Pannonia - what did it cost Álmos and the nascent Hungarian dynasty?
The shield that lifted Árpád silenced Álmos for a dynasty
In this episode, we trace the moments around Álmos and Árpád at the edge of Pannonia and the decisions, customs, and sources that shaped a transfer of power. We lay out the contested explanations historians offer and ask what questions the missing evidence leaves open.
Person: Álmos
Person: Árpád
Date: c. 895 CE
Location: Pannonia / Erdelw (forested highlands)
Source: De Administrando Imperio…
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